Moore Haven, FL (ZIP 33471) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Moore Haven has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Moore Haven has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2004.
Moore Haven has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 31, 2000.
Moore Haven has experienced 1 hurricane on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 28, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moore Haven was EF3 Tornado on Oct 9, 2024, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Dec 31, 2000), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33471 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moore Haven, FL, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Moore Haven (ZIP 33471) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $360K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Moore Haven has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33471 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 9, 2024. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.3M in property damage in the Moore Haven, FL area (ZIP 33471). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →